Environment
The Signpost Series – The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP
The Signpost Series – The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 27 May, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Eoin Kinsella, Project Manager, Duncannon EIP to discuss the Duncannon […]
31 May 2022
TResearch Summer 2022
TResearch Summer 2022 Type Magazine Picture of health – Researchers are leading work to improve the health and happiness of animals on farms, as public interest in animal welfare increases Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Team Spotlight Weed watch – Teagasc researchers have brought easy-to-use technology into the field, by developing a successful […]
31 May 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Biodiversity on farmland
The Signpost Series Webinar – Biodiversity on farmland Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 20th May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss biodiversity on farmland A questions and […]
31 May 2022
The Signpost Series – Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond
The Signpost Series – Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 13th May, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Ted Massey & Leanne Roache, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine […]
27 May 2022
ASSAP Update
ASSAP Update Type Event Proceeding Presentation by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc at the EPA Water Conference 2022. Download Publication (PDF) The presentation includes information on: What is the ASSAP? Risk Issues Identified ASSAP – Farm Assessment Issues ASSAP Update ASSAP – Mitigation Actions ASSAP – Implementation of Mitigation […]
18 May 2022
Steps to Reduce Chemical Nitrogen Usage on Farms
Steps to Reduce Chemical Nitrogen Usage on Farms Type Media Article By Shauna Fitzmaurice, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Government’s Climate Action Plan 2021 has set out a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in Ireland by 22-30% by 2030. One measure that has been highlighted as a method […]
18 May 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – The added value of using high merit beef sires on the dairy herd
The Signpost Series Webinar – The added value of using high merit beef sires on the dairy herd Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 6th May, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. Nicky Byrne, Teagasc to discuss the added value […]
17 May 2022
GHG emissions and agriculture
GHG emissions and agriculture Type Event Proceeding Presentation by Laurence Shalloo, Jonathon Herron, Ben Lahart and Hazel Costigan – Teagasc, AGRIC, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork. Download Publication (PDF) The presentation includes information on: Emission reduction technologies Carbon Budgets Climate Neutrality
12 May 2022
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Land Drainage
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Land Drainage 0 Type Media Article By Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Appropriately designed and constructed land drainage will lead to improved nutrient uptake by the plant. This can lower losses of nutrient and sediment to watercourses, however care must be taken to ensure that drainage channels […]
5 May 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – The role of genetics in helping address GHG challenges in agriculture
The Signpost Series Webinar – The role of genetics in helping address GHG challenges in agriculture 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) […]
5 May 2022